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Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,090

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,049

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelOptimaMazda6
TrimEXi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $29,895
Base Invoice $17,605 $28,235
Leather Package 1,000  
Floor mats 85  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795  
Rear spoiler 220  
2.7L V6 1,300  
Leather Package 890  
Floor mats 65  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710  
Rear spoiler 169  
2.7L V6 1,020  
Options (change) 3,400 0
Options (change) 2,854 0
Destination 590 820
Total Price $23,090 $30,715
Total Invoice $21,049 $29,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,756
Model Year20062015
ModelOptimaMazda6
TrimEXi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG26/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-19
Total Price$23,090$30,715
Adjustments for Features0-5,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,090$25,165
Total Invoice$21,049$29,055
Adjustments for Features0-5,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,049$23,805

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20062015
ModelOptimaMazda6
TrimEXi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Memory system, driver seat $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,250$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,250

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20062015
ModelOptimaMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.4 in
Length185.8 in191.5 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height55.5 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,279 lb.3,232 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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